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Summary
This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing a legal argument between attorneys (Ms. Pomerantz, Ms. Menninger, Ms. Sternheim) and the judge. The core issue is the admissibility of a witness's prior statement, specifically the use of the word 'rape', with one side arguing it is highly prejudicial and the judge ultimately overruling the objection. The discussion highlights the strategic use of witness statements and the legal standards for evidence in a trial.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| MS. POMERANTZ | Attorney |
Speaker in a court proceeding, arguing a point to the judge.
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| A. Farmer | Witness |
Mentioned in the header as being under direct examination.
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| your Honor | Judge |
Addressed by Ms. Pomerantz and Ms. Sternheim. Referred to as THE COURT when speaking.
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| MS. MENNINGER | Attorney |
Speaker in a court proceeding, quoting a witness statement from discovery.
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| THE COURT | Judge |
Speaker in a court proceeding, making a ruling.
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| MS. STERNHEIM | Attorney |
Speaker in a court proceeding, arguing against the use of a specific word.
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Organizations (1)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | Company |
Listed at the bottom of the transcript, likely the court reporting agency.
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
A legal argument during a trial regarding the use of the word 'rape' in witness testimony. Attorneys discuss a witness's prior statements and the potential prejudicial effect on the jury, with the judge ultimately overruling an objection.
Courtroom
Relationships (3)
Ms. Pomerantz addresses the judge as 'your Honor' and presents her legal argument.
They are presenting opposing viewpoints and arguments during a court proceeding.
Ms. Sternheim addresses the judge directly to argue a point of law.
Key Quotes (4)
"The quote in discovery is, I told her I wasn't raped, and I don't want this to ruin my life."Source
— MS. MENNINGER
(Quoting a witness statement found during the discovery phase of the trial.)
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"I'm overruling."Source
— THE COURT
(The judge's ruling on the objection being discussed.)
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"A statement that she wasn't raped is not suggesting that she was raped; that's suggesting the opposite."Source
— THE COURT
(Explaining the reasoning for the ruling on the admissibility of the witness's statement.)
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"Judge, if I might add, it's the use of the word and knowing how inflammatory it is and the restrictions put on it to now allow them to even suggest, that is extremely loaded and extraordinarily prejudicial."Source
— MS. STERNHEIM
(Arguing against allowing the use of the word 'rape' in testimony due to its inflammatory nature.)
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